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NEW YORK, September 14, 2023 (Newswire.com) - With new laws, court verdicts, and political rhetoric on marriage equality, trans athletes, gender-neutral bathrooms, drag queen shows, and other issues, new research from The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice finds a near-unanimous belief in the LGBTQIA+ community that their rights are in jeopardy. But the research also reveals the extraordinary levels of that community's political activism - and an unexpected optimism about the long-term future of LGBTQIA+ rights in America.
The study, "Inclusive Insights: LGBTQIA+ & Advocacy," is based on a custom survey by The Harris Poll conducted online within the United States from May 26 to June 1 among 1,110 LGBTQIA+ adults aged 18 and over. (LGBTQIA+ is an acronym for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and other identities.)
"You might expect that some people within the LGBTQIA+ community are concerned about their rights, given societal trends and recent events," said Tim Osiecki, Senior Research Manager at The Harris Poll Thought Leadership and Futures Practice. "And indeed, our research shows that the concern is almost universally shared. It also shows that the community - especially younger members from the Gen Z and Millennial generations - is responding with a broad and significant commitment to efforts to preserve those rights and that they ultimately believe the tide will turn."
A chief finding of the study is that the LGBTQIA+ community is deeply concerned about legislation passed or advancing at the state and federal levels. Respondents were almost unanimous (98%) in their concern that one or more existing rights could be taken away from LGBTQIA+ people.
Four out of five (81%) agreed with the statement "With hundreds of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills pending legislation in the U.S., I feel very nervous about my rights as an LGBTQIA+ individual." Even more (85%) agreed that "There are many groups within the LGBTQIA+ community that often get overlooked or picked on by politicians and lawmakers."
Respondents' top concerns:
- Protection against discrimination in schools (87%)
- Discrimination protection in the workplace (85%)
- Right to access housing (84%)
- Right to get married (83%)
- LGBTQIA+ inclusive education (83%)
However, the community is far from despairing - LGBTQIA+ people are putting time, energy, creativity, money, and votes into defending their rights. More than nine out of 10 (93%) LGBTQIA+ people reported taking some sort of political action other than voting to defend their rights.
The study found that the vast majority (84%) of LGBTQIA+ people vote regularly, with 71% voting in federal elections and 67% in local elections - well above typical nationwide marks of about 52% and 12 to 25%, respectively.
Over half (58%) donate money, about a third march or protest (39%), attend political events (32%), or write letters (30%) advocating for their rights. More than one in three (37%) said they have considered running for political office - and that percentage jumps to 60% among transgender respondents.
The study also found that members of younger generations (Gen Z, Millennials) are more likely to engage in activism than older members of the LGBTQIA+ community - in some areas, twice as likely. For example, 34% of younger LGBTQIA+ people have volunteered or worked on a campaign, compared to 19% of their older counterparts; 29% of younger generations belong to organized groups that engage in political efforts, compared to 13% of older generations.
The study also closely examined specific issues such as the drag queen bans that have received prominent media coverage. Eight out of 10 respondents said they were concerned about those bans (81%) and feared they could "snowball into lawmakers taking away more and more rights" (80%).
In addition, the study focused on issues faced by subsets of the LGBTQIA+ community, people who identify as BIPOC or transgender.
Almost three-quarters (72%) of queer BIPOC (Black, indigenous, people of color) members said they had trouble finding communities and resources that understand them, and about two-thirds (64%) have to "code switch" or change how they communicate to fit in with the two communities. Almost half (48%) said they have had to relocate to avoid hostile laws or political environments (compared to 40% of queer non-BIPOC members).
Possibly reflecting the current political climate, nearly nine out of 10 (87%) trans people agreed with the statement "Our society values humanity in AI and robots more than in trans people." More than six out of 10 (62%) said they have relocated due to hostile laws or political environments.
And yet, even as they hold deep concerns about rhetoric and legislation and devote themselves to political activism to defend their rights, people in the LGBTQIA+ community still hold optimism about the future. A strong majority (84%) agreed with the statement "I am hopeful that things are going to improve on the LGBTQIA+ rights" and about two out of three said that the improvement might be soon, agreeing that "I think it's likely that things will improve for LGBTQIA+ rights within the next five years."
"It's clear from this study and our previous work that the country's LGBTQIA+ community believes that though our society has made progress on these issues, we still need to work to preserve and expand the community's rights, and that people believe that progress is not only possible but probable," Osiecki said.
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As part of this rebranding, Otsy is thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of its highly anticipated social travel app. This user-friendly and feature-rich app will be available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store on Sept. 19, 2023.
The launch date coincides with the prestigious TechCrunch Disrupt — the original startup conference in San Francisco, California, where Otsy will be in attendance to showcase its cutting-edge travel platform. This event provides the perfect backdrop to introduce Otsy's groundbreaking app to the world and engage with fellow industry leaders, investors, and technology enthusiasts.
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Otsy, Inc. invites travelers, adventurers, and content creators to join it on this exciting journey. With the new Otsy app, users can expect a dynamic platform that fosters community, provides travel inspiration, and simplifies the trip-planning process.
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PHOENIX, September 12, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), the global leader in online fitness and wellness education, has teamed up with Mexico's premier health and wellness brand ModuVated Fitness to educate and up-skill aspiring fitness professionals in Mexico.
This month, ISSA Education Professionals will travel to ModuVated's state-of-the-art facilities in Cabo San Lucas and provide their bilingual instructors with intense in-person training and the tools necessary to teach ISSA CPT courses live as a supplement to the ISSA online course and exam.
This new program effectively opens opportunities for aspiring fitness professionals to follow their dreams and enter the fitness and wellness industry.
"This collaboration is a wonderful opportunity for ISSA to distribute our new Spanish-translated CPT in Mexico via ModuVated's highly esteemed trainers and reach more individuals looking to establish careers in fitness," said Kurt Mangum II, Director of Partnerships for ISSA.
For the past 14 years, Senegal native Modu Seye has developed ModuVated Fitness with a vision to provide healthy, happy, and confident lifestyles for all. Seye says, "We are thrilled to partner with the global leader in fitness education, ISSA. Together, we're raising the bar in Mexico ensuring that top-notch, well-trained professionals help our community reach their goals."
"At ISSA, our mission is to empower people to improve lives through fitness, wellness, and nutrition and this partnership helps us to reach more individuals to do just that," said ISSA CEO Andrew Wyant.
Find out more about ISSA's Spanish-translated personal training course here.
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The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is the global leader in online fitness and wellness certifications. For over 30 years, ISSA has been committed to delivering comprehensive, cognitive, and practical education that's grounded in industry research. Rooted in Certified Personal Training certifications, ISSA offers over 50 fitness and wellness certifications and specializations, including a Yoga Alliance-recognized Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training Course, Certified Personal Training en Español, Health Coaching, Nutrition, and more. ISSA has educated nearly half a million trainers across 176 countries while driving toward their vision to connect 100 million people to the power of healthy living by 2030.
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